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Quebec election Day 8: Christine Fréchette tries to reassure AnglophonesCAQ leader Christine Fréchette is trying to make inroads with the English-speaking community. She insists information at the polls will be bilingual on voting day but admits the information on mail voter information cards will be in French only for the first time ever. Tim Sargeant reports.CanadaSep 3
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San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York arrested in police sting operationSan Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested over the weekend in a mobile home community in East Palestine, Ohio, near where he was born and raised in Youngstown. Court records show that York initially was charged with engaging in prostitution, but prosecutors amended that to disorderly conduct. York was charged with possessing criminal tools...CrimeAug 25
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Safe consumption site, one week laterIt’s been a week since Manitoba’s first safe consumption site opened its doors, and the community is still split on whether it will be effective at tackling the drug crisis. The province says it’s working as intended and will keep people safe, while others believe the harm reduction approach is only prolonging the pain for...HealthAug 18
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Rare humpback whale sighting in Hartley BayA wildlife encounter is the talk of the community in Hartley Bay this weekend. Not only did they marvel at spotting three humpback whales in the water, but one in the trio really stood out. Travis Prasad reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 15
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Global News at 6 Regina: Aug. 10As tariff talks heat up… American liquor cools down…. with Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, Canadians find themselves rebelling against American booze once again. We hear from local businesses and residents about why they are buying only red and white. Also, an iconic Regina business will soon be shutting its doors. We get the story on...CanadaAug 10
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New Brunswick only province to see crime severity rise last yearNew Brunswick was the only province to see crime severity increase last year, and Saint John saw the biggest jump of any Canadian metropolitan area. But an expert says the numbers don’t necessarily mean communities are becoming less safe. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla reports.Global News at 6 New BrunswickJul 23
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Halifax police arrest suspect after racist tirade at Costco goes viralHalifax police say a 37-year-old man is facing several charges related to a hate-motivated incident that took place inside a Costco store over the weekend. The altercation was captured on video and then shared online, drawing shock and condemnation from local community leaders. Mitchell Bailey reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxJul 10
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Western Manitoba devastated by floodingDauphin not the only community in the Parklands affected by these heavy rains. Swan River thought it had already been through the worst, until the rain came down hard again this week. Global’s Teagan Rasche has more on some of the other communities dealing with emergencies.CanadaJul 2
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Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre closingA centre that has been serving the deaf community on Vancouver Island for 35 years is closing its doors. The province chose not to renew funding, saying the centre wasn’t meeting its mandate. As Kylie Stanton reports, executives at the centre say not only is that not true, it’s the community that will ultimately suffer.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 29
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World Cup boosts Calgary businesses and soccer communityThe World Cup is spreading soccer fever across Canada and a number of Calgary businesses are seeing a boost in their sales. As Jordan Prentice tells us, those deeply rooted within the soccer community say this competition is only the beginning of the sport’s next chapter in our city.CanadaJun 24
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Controversy over location of temporary modular shelter in SquamishIn Squamish, BC Housing is proposing to place a temporary modular shelter in a nearly completed public park. And while the province and district says it’s only one of several options, some locals say it’s the wrong place to help some of the community’s most vulnerable. Angela Jung reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 7
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Ipsos poll finds support dropping for Alberta separationNew polling from Ipsos conducted exclusively for Global News has found support for Alberta separatism is dropping. Only 18 per cent say they would vote for separation if a binding referendum was held in June – 10 points lower than in January. Heather Yourex-west went to Olds, Alta., a rural community north of Calgary, to...CanadaJun 5
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Global National: June 5After Statistics Canada reported Canada had entered a technical recession last Friday, a new jobs report revealed some positive news about the economy. 88,000 jobs were created in May, sending the unemployment rate lower. While many economists had been expecting much weaker jobs growth, Jillian piper walks us through the numbers, and what they mean...Global NationalJun 5
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Montreal Students Launches New Community Festival in NDGA remarkable young Montrealer is turning environmental concern into community action. She’s only in high school, but Catherine Ste-Marie is the founder of Éco Fest MTL, a brand new, free community festival launching in NDG this weekend. She joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to discuss the event and its mission.Global News Morning MontrealMay 20
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How ‘manosphere’ groups target women, share sexual exploits onlineWARNING: This video contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised. Another troubling social media trend is emerging that’s linked to the “manosphere,” a collection of online communities focused on hypermasculinity and misogyny. As Jeff Semple reports, self-proclaimed pickup artists are sharing their sexual exploits online while degrading the women they target.Global NationalApr 23
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Rural N.B. grocery store re-opens this week after devastating fire eight months agoSalisbury’s only grocery store is reopening on Friday after burning to the ground in a fire eight months ago. Residents of the rural community were being shuttled to Moncton to do their groceries in the meantime. Suzanne Lapointe reports.CanadaMay 14
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologizes to Tumbler Ridge victims’ familiesThe CEO of OpenAI has apologized to the community of Tumbler Ridge B.C., for failing to notify police about the mass shooter’s online activity. In a letter, Altman said, “the pain your community has endured is unimaginable. I have been thinking of you often over the past few months.”CanadaApr 24
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Winnipeg man faces new charges for posts threatening Carney, religious groupsA Winnipeg man is facing more charges over online threats directed at Prime Minister Mark Carney, as well as Jewish and Muslim communities, according to Manitoba RCMP.CrimeApr 24
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Twin Brooks residents voice frustrations as LRT construction continues to limit accessPeople living in the Southwest Edmonton community are bracing for more traffic congestion. Access to 111th Street will temporarily be closed off at 12th Avenue beginning in June, leaving only one way in and out of the community. Ward councillor Jon Morgan is advocating for a new access point to relieve some pressure on residents....CanadaApr 12
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Wellness Wednesday: Community impact at Alberta Blue CrossCommunity has always been at the heart of Alberta Blue Cross, not only in the health coverage it provides,but in the meaningful impact this leads to. Today, we’re exploring how that commitment comes to life by speaking with Narissa Kanji, director of community impact at Alberta Blue Cross.Global News Morning EdmontonApr 8